gift

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++gift1 /ɡɪft/ ●●● S2 W2 noun [countable]  1  GIVEsomething that you give someone, for example to thank them or because you like them, especially on a special occasion 礼物 SYN present The earrings were a gift from my aunt. 这副耳环是我姑姑送给我的礼物。gift of a generous gift of £50 一份50英镑的厚礼 The clock was given as a retirement gift when he left the police. 这个钟表是他退休离开警局时收到的礼物。 expensive wedding gifts 昂贵的结婚礼物 Enjoy a free gift with any purchase of $20 or more. 购物满20美元奉送礼品一份。 This excellent cookbook would make an ideal gift for anyone just going away to college. 这本精美的烹饪书送给要离家上大学的人是很好的礼物。► see thesaurus at present RegisterIn everyday English, especially in British English, people usually say present rather than gift: 在日常英语中，尤其是在英国英语中，人们一般说present，而不说giftThese were a present from my boyfriend. 这是我男朋友送的礼物。2  a) a natural ability 天赋，天才，才能 SYN talentgift for a gift for languages 语言天赋 He was a kind man, with a gift for forming lasting friendships. 他是一个好人，天生善于建立持久的友谊。gift of She has the rare gift of being able to laugh at herself. 她有那种难得的能够自嘲的本领。 b) an ability that is given to you by God 上帝赋予的能力gift of He was said to have possessed the gift of prophecy. 据说他有预言的能力。 the use of spiritual gifts 通灵能力的运用 → gifted► see thesaurus at skill3  a gift British English informalCHEAP something that is easier or cheaper than you expected 比预料容易[便宜]的东西 The third goal was an absolute gift. 第三个进球简直不费吹灰之力。4  gift (from God) something good you receive or something good that happens to you, even though you might not deserve it 上天的恩赐 This opportunity was a gift from God. 这个机会是上天的恩赐。5  the gift of the gab British English, the gift of gab American English informalTALK TO somebody an ability to speak confidently and to persuade people to do what you want 口才，辩才 Jo has always had the gift of the gab. 乔一向口才很好。6  be in somebody’s gift British English formalCONTROL if something is in your gift, you have the power to decide who it should be given to 决定权在某人手里，由某人决定 All appointments to military and administrative posts were in the gift of the King. 所有军职和行政职务的任命全由国王决定。7. never/don’t look a gift horse in the mouth spokenTHANK used to tell someone to be grateful for something that has been given to them, instead of asking questions about it or finding something wrong with it 白送的就不要挑三拣四，对礼物不要吹毛求疵 → God’s gift to somebody/something at god(3)n COLLOCATIONSverbsgive somebody a giftWe gave her a gift on her birthday.receive a giftHe received a gift from his aunt.accept a giftSam accepted the gift on behalf of the school.make somebody a gift of something formal (=give someone something as a gift)Johnson made her a gift of a book.wrap (up) a giftShe had bought and wrapped gifts for children in hospital.shower somebody with gifts (=give someone a lot of gifts)He showered her with gifts and exotic holidays.exchange gifts (=give someone a gift at the same time as they give you a gift)We exchange gifts on Christmas Day.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + gifta birthday giftThe camera had been a 21st birthday gift from his parents.a wedding giftSome people prefer to give cash as a wedding gift.a Christmas giftBefore 1940, most people did not wrap Christmas gifts.a free gift (=something that a shop or business gives you)If you spend over £50, you get a free gift.the perfect/ideal gift for somebodyThis book is the perfect gift for anybody who’s interested in birds.a suitable giftWhat do you think would be a suitable gift for a 10-year-old boy?a small giftHere’s a small gift to show our appreciation for all your hard work.a generous giftHer colleagues presented her with a generous gift when she retired.an expensive giftHe was always showering Louise with expensive gifts.a lavish gift (=a large, impressive, or expensive gift)She received lavish gifts of jewellery and clothes.a parting gift (=a gift that you give someone when you leave/say goodbye)She brought him a parting gift.an unwanted giftYou can take any unwanted gifts to charity shops.gift + NOUNa gift ideaHere is another gift idea with children in mind.a gift shopThe gift shop was well stocked with souvenirs.

Examples from the Corpus

gift• I bought this CD as a gift for Jane, but she's already got it.• I got this jacket as a gift. I wouldn't have chosen this color myself.• Just ask the organization if a gift qualifies as a tax deduction.• There's a gift shop in the hotel. They have jewelry and souvenirs and stuff.• It was a gift to the US from the Chinese people.• In the hall was a magnificent vase, which was a gift from a Japanese businessman.• The earrings were a gift for my birthday.• The railroad land grants were a gift the size of California plus the major part of Montana.• I'm going to go pick up a birthday gift for Uncle Warren, and then I'm going to go and see him.• These candlesticks would make a lovely gift.• He had also built a reading room for the agricultural labourers and made other substantial gifts.• Look at some of these gifts, as devoted fans of his might call them.• They have been able to keep up stocks of medical supplies, largely due to gifts of money.• She took the two gifts from her handbag and set them on the table.• Give your gifts a special finishing touch by making this sparkly gift wrap.given ... gift• This potential is a given, a gift, and has nothing to do with our own abilities or talents.• It would be embarrassing to be given a gift if one hadn't bought one in return.• She had given him some gift, something which he cherished very dearly.• The vinegar was used at home, or given as gifts to friends.• The fact is I was given a gift.gift for• Elena sure has a gift for telling stories.gift2 verb [transitive]  nto give something to someone as or like a presentgift somebody something The local team was gifted victory as their opponents made a series of errors.gift something to somebody The painting was gifted to the nation by its owner.From Longman Business Dictionarygiftgift /gɪft/ noun [countable]1something given to someone on a special occasion or to thank themSYN PRESENTSales of Christmas gifts are expected to grow about 20%. —gift adjective [only before a noun]She has several years of experience in the gift business.2MARKETINGsomething given free of charge to a customer by an organization in return for buying their products or using their servicesYour free gift will be sent to you once your first month’s premium has been paid.3LAW money or property given to someone with nothing expected in return. For a gift to be recognized by law, it must be clear that the giver intended to give it and that he or she did give itPension contributions or charitable gifts are deducted from pay for tax purposes.You might want to make a gift of your whole estate to your partner. → business gift → see also deed of giftOrigin gift (1200-1300) Old Norse

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gift
gift S2 W2 /ɡɪft/ noun [countable]1. something that you give someone, for example to thank them or because you like them, especially on a special occasion
   SYN  present:
    The earrings were a gift from my aunt.
    gift of
    a generous gift of £50
    The clock was given as a retirement gift when he left the police.
    expensive wedding gifts
    Enjoy a free gift with any purchase of $20 or more.
    This excellent cookbook would make an ideal gift for anyone just going away to college.
  REGISTER
    In everyday English, especially in British English, people usually say present rather than gift:
   ▪ These were a present from my boyfriend.
2.
  a. a natural ability
   SYN  talent
    gift for
    a gift for languages
    He was a kind man, with a gift for forming lasting friendships.
    gift of
    She has the rare gift of being able to laugh at herself.
  b. an ability that is given to you by God
    gift of
    He was said to have possessed the gift of prophecy.
    the use of spiritual gifts ⇨ gifted
3. a gift British English informal something that is easier or cheaper than you expected:
    The third goal was an absolute gift.
4. gift (from God) something good you receive or something good that happens to you, even though you might not deserve it:
    This opportunity was a gift from God.
5. the gift of the gab British English, the gift of gab American English informal an ability to speak confidently and to persuade people to do what you want:
    Jo has always had the gift of the gab.
6. be in sb’s gift British English formal if something is in your gift, you have the power to decide who it should be given to:
    All appointments to military and administrative posts were in the gift of the King.
7. never/don’t look a gift horse in the mouth spoken used to tell someone to be grateful for something that has been given to them, instead of asking questions about it or finding something wrong with it
⇨ God’s gift to somebody/something at god(3)
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs
   ▪ give somebody a gift We gave her a gift on her birthday.
   ▪ receive a gift He received a gift from his aunt.
   ▪ accept a gift Sam accepted the gift on behalf of the school.
   ▪ make somebody a gift of something formal (=give someone something as a gift) Johnson made her a gift of a book.
   ▪ wrap (up) a gift She had bought and wrapped gifts for children in hospital.
   ▪ shower somebody with gifts (=give someone a lot of gifts) He showered her with gifts and exotic holidays.
   ▪ exchange gifts (=give someone a gift at the same time as they give you a gift) We exchange gifts on Christmas Day.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + gift
   ▪ a birthday gift The camera had been a 21st birthday gift from his parents.
   ▪ a wedding gift Some people prefer to give cash as a wedding gift.
   ▪ a Christmas gift Before 1940, most people did not wrap Christmas gifts.
   ▪ a free gift (=something that a shop or business gives you) If you spend over £50, you get a free gift.
   ▪ the perfect/ideal gift for somebody This book is the perfect gift for anybody who’s interested in birds.
   ▪ a suitable gift What do you think would be a suitable gift for a 10-year-old boy?
   ▪ a small gift Here’s a small gift to show our appreciation for all your hard work.
   ▪ a generous gift Her colleagues presented her with a generous gift when she retired.
   ▪ an expensive gift He was always showering Louise with expensive gifts.
   ▪ a lavish gift (=a large, impressive, or expensive gift) She received lavish gifts of jewellery and clothes.
   ▪ a parting gift (=a gift that you give someone when you leave/say goodbye) She brought him a parting gift.
   ▪ an unwanted gift You can take any unwanted gifts to charity shops.
■ gift + NOUN
   ▪ a gift idea Here is another gift idea with children in mind.
   ▪ a gift shop The gift shop was well stocked with souvenirs.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ skill [uncountable and countable] an ability to do something well, especially because you have learned and practised it: He plays the piano with great skill. | communication/language/computer etc skills | The course will help you improve your communication skills.
   ▪ talent [uncountable and countable] a natural ability to do something well which can be developed with practice: She was a young artist with a lot of talent. | She showed a talent for acting from an early age. | He is a man of many talents.
   ▪ genius [uncountable] very great ability, which only a few people have: The opera shows Mozart’s genius as a composer. | Picasso was a painter of genius.
   ▪ gift [countable] a natural ability to do something very well, which you were born with: You can see that he has a gift for the game. | Winterson has great gifts as a writer.
   ▪ flair [singular, uncountable] skill for doing something, especially something that needs imagination and creativity: The job does require some creative flair. | She has a flair for languages.
   ▪ expertise [uncountable] specialized knowledge of a technical subject, which you get from experience of doing that type of work: The technical expertise for building the dam is being provided by a US company.
   ▪ a/the knack /næk/ [singular] informal a special skill for doing a particular thing, especially a simple everyday thing: Breadmaking is easy once you get the knack. | He has a knack for making people feel relaxed.